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Film remains 'unscarred' after 20 years

By C. Warner Sills and Jake Bilinski · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 7:29 p.m.

As Tony Montana sits at his throne, face buried in a mound of cocaine, gunfire rings out into the night. His sister dead, his wife gone and his empire collapsing, Tony arms himself to the teeth, firing a grenade into the path of unsuspecting assassins as he warns, "Say hello to my little 'fren!'" At this point, if you're not cheering, you don't have any business watching movies.

Hitz me baby one more time

By David Antognoli · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 7:16 p.m.

Since the inception of NBA Jam in 1994, Midway sports video games have earned a reputation for their over-the- top, arcade-esque style, tweaking the rules to make games more fast-paced, easier to play and, quite simply, just more fun.

Easy, Tiger! You can play later

By -Mitch Nelson · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 7:15 p.m.

So you think you can beat Tiger Woods, huh? EA Sports would love to see players try -- that's why it came out with the most realistic and fun-filled golf video game ever. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 just doesn't get on the green; it hits a hole-in-one with over eight game modes and the most challenging links ever found on the Playstation 2 game console.

Writers ran 'out of time' in creating plot

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 7:10 p.m.

Out of Time leaves its viewers on the edge of their seat, but also leaves them confused and disappointed. Though suspenseful, it lacks in both plot and emotion.

'Thirteen' unlucky number, powerful film

By C. Warner Sills and Jenny Mancino · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 7:09 p.m.

Newcomer Catherine Hardwicke created a masterful and dark drama that has disturbed and frightened parents across the country. A story seen through the eyes of a troubled thirteen-year-old portrays what can happen to even the most innocent teens growing up in today's materialistic and beauty-obsessed culture.

'Translation' moves from moment to reality

By by Isaac Edwards and Isaac Edwards · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 7:06 p.m.

Sofia Coppola has more than fulfilled the promise she made with her critically-acclaimed 1999 film The Virgin Suicides. Her latest film, Lost in Translation, has been generating Oscar buzz practically since its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, and the critics have come to call the film their own, officially dubbing it one of the best films of 2003.

The 'Devil' made him do it

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:56 p.m.

Members of Dave Matthews Band: Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard, Leroi Moore, Boyd Tinsley, Carter Beauford. Members of Dave Matthews: Dave Matthews. Now that we've cleared that up…

(s)He is the Dancing Queen

By Jennifer Whalen · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:52 p.m.

It seems like a normal Thursday night. It's 11 p.m. and makeup is scattered all over the bathroom counter. Multiple powders are being used, lipstick is being swapped and makeup advice is being shared.

BrotherS in the Struggle

By Alex Pappas · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:49 p.m.

It's called "Roots Reggae Rock," and the band that made this breed of rock-infused reggae ubiquitous calls itself Natty Nation. Tonight at 10 p.m., five members of this up-and-coming band will take the stage at Uncle Fester's House of Blooze to share their unique sounds and pass along what they feel is bridging the gap between not just reggae and rock, but between all types of music.

FLYINGSOLO

By Ben Warden · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:46 p.m.

No band? No shoes? No problem. One-man jam band extraordinaire Keller Williams will bring his unique live show back to Bloomington Sunday, armed with an arsenal of guitars and a state-of-the-art looping system that defies explanation. Simply, Williams is capable of creating music onstage that defies categorization.

Kid Dynamite takes 'shot' at hardcore fame

By Neal Taflinger · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:42 p.m.

Kid Dynamite was a one-trick pony. They wrote short, fast, loud punk songs with a slight melodic edge that owed quite a debt of gratitude to guitarist Dan Yemin's previous band, Lifetime.

'Thank you' to Dido for latest album

By -Kehla West · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:40 p.m.

Dido's new release, Life for Rent, might have been called No Angel II, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's just another CD full of Dido doing what she does best. Life for Rent is full of mellow pop songs with just-edgy-enough beats, performed with Dido's trademark breathiness. But this Dido is slightly more mature, more developed as a songwriter and more comfortable being sexy. She's not as squeaky-clean as she was on No Angel.

This ain't heavy, it's my 'Brothers'

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:39 p.m.

The music industry decided around 1997 or so that electronica would be "The Next Big Thing." They even coined the term "electronica." The whole movement flopped, though, and no, the flop is not some new dance. For example, Prodigy was harsh and uninclusive, and Fatboy Slim couldn't make a hit no matter how much he sold out.

Is Sting still capable of buzz?

By C. Warner Sills and -Jenny Kobiela · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 6:33 p.m.

The cover, grey with a black and white headshot of the artist, suggests that Sting's latest CD might be just another dull album in a never-ending parade of pop-rock fluff.

Schwarzenegger elected governor in California recall as voters oust Davis

By Alyson Brodsy and Erica Werner · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 2:30 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Californians banished Gov. Gray Davis just 11 months into his second term and elected action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger to replace him Tuesday -- a Hollywood ending to one of the most extraordinary political melodramas in the nation's history.

Cubs, Red Sox know misery loves company

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 2:20 a.m.

Name the following major league baseball franchise. They have won one World Series in their history. They have won only four pennants since 1915. They once scored 14 runs in a World Series game and lost. Cubs? Red Sox? No, that would be the Phillies.

Air attack grounds Hoosiers for fourth loss this season

By Gavin Lesnick · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 2:19 a.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The Hoosiers may have been outplayed by the Spartans in the 31-3 loss Saturday, but the team wasn't helped by a slew of loose balls that rarely seemed to bounce in the Hoosiers' favor. MSU had four fumbles and lost none of them. The Spartans caught a pair of passes on balls knocked straight up in the air by Hoosier defenders.

Sosa's HR not enough

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 2:17 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Mike Lowell sure wrecked this Wrigley Field party in a hurry. With the old ballpark still shaking after Sammy Sosa's tremendous, tying homer with two outs in the ninth inning, Lowell led off the 11th with a pinch-hit home run that sent the Florida Marlins over the Chicago Cubs 9-8 Tuesday night in the NL championship series opener.

Dennisonwins, IU in second

By David Paulen · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 2:16 a.m.

Senior Karen Dennison fired a final-round 69 to claim her second consecutive Shootout at the Legends title Tuesday. Her three round score of 213 (72-72-69) was only one stroke shy of the school record she set at the Shootout in 2002. She finished three strokes ahead of TCU's Brooke Tull and Missouri's Denise Knaebel.

Alumni come home for weekend festivities

By Andrea Minarcek · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2003 2:14 a.m.

Anticipation has been building this week, and tomorrow IU's 2003 Homecoming, "Sweet Home Indiana," will officially begin. Senior Jo Marchi, Student Athletic Board Homecoming director, has been working since July to help plan the week's events. "Homecoming week creates a good atmosphere in the town overall," Marchi said. "I really think it'll be a lot of fun. It's a great chance for alumni to come back to campus and remember what it's like to be a student and for students to welcome back the alumni.

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